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You currently have \(\dollar 20\,000\) saved in an account that pays \(5.2\pourcent\) p.a., compounded monthly. You want to buy a car that costs \(\dollar 23\,000\).
  • How long would it take you to save \(\dollar 23\,000\) using the TVM solver on your calculator?
    months (round to the nearest month)
  • Do you think it will be practical to wait this long before buying a car?